This footage was taken by Yorkshire Television of a European football match between Bradford City and Lincoln City on May 11, 1985. A fire broke out in the stands in the middle of the match, destroying a full section of the stadium and killing 56 and injuring over 450 people as it quickly spread out of control. The footage cuts off when the order is given to stop filming due to the extreme safety concern.

The footage was suppressed by Yorkshire Television and was only used to train firefighters about flash fires.

The stadium had many problems that made the fire worse. Massive amounts of trash had been allowed to accumulate under the wooden stands. Exits had been locked to prevent people from sneaking in without paying. Lawsuits were filed as a result. For more information, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradford_City_stadium_fire

It has been leaked previously on various sites, but Yorkshire Television is quick to attempt to silence and suppress the footage via legal threats.

The footage is being leaked for various reasons.

1. Information of historic value should be free to the public, even if it is tragic, so we may learn from our mistakes and never forget what happened.

2. The footage is actively being suppressed, despite its age and value. Youtube refuses to host it, and Yorkshire Television actively attempts to shut down anyone hosting it.

3. The footage is not replaceable with any other similar source. This is the only known record of the event that exists.

4. To respect those who perished, we must never forget what they went through. This is very emotional footage, and serves as a learning tool.